Comparison

DNS Benchmark vs PingScope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DNS Benchmark

Optimize your internet speed by finding the fastest DNS server for gaming, streaming, or general browsing. This tool provides detailed performance metrics and stability analysis to improve your connection quality.

Highlights
  • Instant DNS benchmark
  • Real performance metrics (Average, Median, Jitter)
  • Deep stability charts and Bufferbloat tracking
  • Health Score and 'Network Verified' badges
  • CSV export for reports
  • Unlimited custom DNS testing
  • DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) encryption
Features
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Is your internet slow? Is the ping in your games too high? Your DNS server might be the bottleneck. DNS Benchmark is the most complete tool for testing, comparing, and finding the fastest DNS server for your network. Run a benchmark in one tap and get a clear performance ranking of the world's top DNS providers — optimized for gaming, streaming, and everyday browsing. FEATURES Instant DNS Benchmark — Compare Cloudflare, Google DNS, OpenDNS, Quad9, and 15+ providers in seconds. Real Metrics — Go beyond ping. Analyze Average, Median, and Jitter for a complete picture of DNS speed and stability. Pro Analytics — Deep stability charts, Jitter analysis, and Bufferbloat tracking to understand your real connection quality. Health Score — Monitor your DNS performance over time and earn "Network Verified" badges. CSV Export — Export your full benchmark history for professional reports and analysis. Unlimited Custom DNS — Add, save, and test as many private DNS servers as you want. DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) — All test queries are encrypted for total privacy. Premium Interface — A clean, modern design optimized for one-handed use. No Account Required — Launch the app and test immediately. No login, no sign-up. WHY DNS BENCHMARK? Transparent — We show you a clear ranking with real data. No "magic" settings, no inflated numbers. You decide which DNS is best. Private — No account, no tracking, no invasive permissions. Your data stays on your device. Accurate — Median, Jitter, and Bufferbloat metrics give you the full picture that a simple ping test can't. PERFECT FOR Gamers — Find the lowest ping and jitter DNS for a competitive edge. Reduce lag in Fortnite, Valorant, Call of Duty, and more. Streamers — Ensure a stable connection for buffer-free 4K streaming on Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch. IT Pros & Developers — A powerful network diagnostic tool for testing custom DNS configurations and analyzing performance. Anyone with slow internet — Switching your DNS can dramatically improve your browsing speed. Find out which one is fastest for your location. Don't leave your connection to chance. Download DNS Benchmark now and take control of your internet speed.

About

PingScope

Features
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PingScope is a graph-first network latency monitor for iPhone and Mac. Monitor multiple hosts at once, compare gateway and upstream latency, and spot packet loss or connectivity changes at a glance. Switch between live signal graphs and concentric health rings, inspect per-host latency and sparklines, and keep important status visible through widgets and Live Activities. Highlights: • Multi-host monitoring with custom colors and ordering • All Hosts and focused-host views • Live latency, min/average/max, and packet loss • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with up to five colored series • Optional Dynamic Island and Live Activity updates • Automatic default-gateway refresh when networks change • History Sync using iCloud • Optional connectivity tips, including Starlink-aware guidance PingScope does not require an account. iCloud is used only when History Sync is enabled.

Screenshots

DNS Benchmark4 screens
PingScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PingScope at none against DNS Benchmark's 2. PingScope also leads on ads (none vs shown). DNS Benchmark's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DNS Benchmark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PingScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DNS Benchmark versus PingScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS BenchmarkPingScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Souza do ValeKeith Herrington

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DNS Benchmark

One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever$3.99
  • DNS Benchmark Pro$5.99
None

PingScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Benchmark free?
DNS Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PingScope free?
PingScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DNS Benchmark or PingScope have ads?
DNS Benchmark shows ads; PingScope does not.

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